In the clean and tidy single hospital room, Gao Xuan lay quietly on the bed, his breathing long and orderly.
Yun Qingshang sat on the chair beside the bed, her expression calm and indifferent. She had changed into a T-shirt and long pants, with the primitive roughness from before completely gone, leaving only an extremely pure coldness.
The simple and fluffy braid added a touch of youthful vitality to her.
Wei Zhenzhen, who entered the room, couldn't help but feel a bit envious seeing Yun Qingshang's state.
This girl clearly wasn't as pretty as she was, but this cold aura completely overshadowed her.
Any man who saw this would think Yun Qingshang looked more high-class.
Wei Zhenzhen liked Gao Xuan, but she didn't like Yun Qingshang. It wasn't because she was petty, but because she could see Yun Qingshang was extremely indifferent to everyone.
Even to Xu Yin, who took great care of her, Yun Qingshang was so apathetic.
Wei Zhenzhen was also the most pampered child in her family; she couldn't stand being ignored by others.
Especially Yun Qingshang, who didn't disguise her indifference at all. It seemed that, except for Gao Xuan, everyone else was just an object to her.
If it weren't for her dislike of Yun Qingshang, she would have stayed in the hospital room to care for Gao Xuan.
Now, she could only visit Gao Xuan three times a day. So, she was highly displeased with Yun Qingshang.
Xu Yin noticed Wei Zhenzhen's sour expression and gave her a reproachful look, signaling her not to be so obvious.
Yun Qingshang was just that type of cold person. She spoke to Gao Xuan in the same way. The only difference was that she listened to Gao Xuan. It was as if she couldn't hear anything others said.
Xu Yin quite appreciated Yun Qingshang; modern urban civilization was too refined, lacking this kind of pure, simple beauty.
Xu Yin smiled at Yun Qingshang, "There's good news, the school has agreed to admit you both as freshmen of the 3018th class of the Sword Dao Element in the Martial Arts Academy. The vice-principal personally wrote the admission notices for you two."
Yun Qingshang knew Gao Xuan cared deeply about this, so she stood up and nodded slightly, "Thank you."
Because Gao Xuan was unconscious, this matter was handled entirely by Xu Yin. Although Yun Qingshang didn't like to communicate with people, she still had basic manners.
"You both stopped Wang Hong'en and saved our lives."
Xu Yin shook her head and said, "In comparison, these are minor things."
The expedition team lost six students, and it was Wang Hong'en who killed them. This incident was particularly heinous.
Fortunately, Wei Zhenzhen kept the camera rolling, and her smartphone recorded the process of Wang Hong'en's killings. However, after Wei Zhenzhen passed out, the camera shut off automatically. What happened later was only known by Yun Qingshang.
The higher-ups at the school weren't foolish and even sent people to investigate Yun Qingshang, quietly using lie detection equipment.
What they didn't know was that Yun Qingshang had been trained in such matters since she was little, and her counter-investigation abilities were extremely strong. The lie detection equipment was almost ineffective on her.
She also had the Crimson Heart, which made deceiving this group of people a piece of cake.
Once the investigation was clear, the school immediately decided to admit both Gao Xuan and Yun Qingshang. Even if they were fools, they had to be admitted.
Only by making them students of Mingjing University could they keep the situation under control and maintain the school's honor.
One of the leading professors, Xu Yin, was also exhausted and overwhelmed with trouble.
Although the matter had nothing to do with her, six students had died, and the students' parents would certainly seek someone to hold accountable.
Fortunately, Xu Yin had a strong family background, and the school was willing to support her, which helped her through this crisis.
After a few days of turmoil, the matter finally reached a conclusion.
Xu Yin finally had the time to visit Gao Xuan, to inform him of the good news along the way.
However, Gao Xuan was still unconscious.
This made Xu Yin a bit worried. Although medical technology was advanced, human consciousness studies were still quite rudimentary.
If Gao Xuan's consciousness truly died, maintaining his physical vitality would be meaningless.
Xu Yin said, "Qingshang, let's give Gao Xuan a thorough examination. I can contact a brain specialist."
"No need."
Yun Qingshang firmly shook her head, "He will wake up on his own."
"Sister Yin, you see, she's just that stubborn."
Wei Zhenzhen was very dissatisfied. She had talked to Yun Qingshang several times about giving Gao Xuan a thorough examination, but Yun Qingshang stubbornly refused each time.
Yun Qingshang was polite to Xu Yin and even offered an explanation.
Wei Zhenzhen pointed at Yun Qingshang and said, "You're not Gao Xuan's guardian, and you're not his wife. You have no right to make decisions for Gao Xuan."
Regarding Wei Zhenzhen's accusation, Yun Qingshang appeared deaf, not responding at all, which further enraged Wei Zhenzhen.
Wei Zhenzhen lifted her small eyebrows, just about to throw a tantrum, but Xu Yin stopped her with a stern look.
Xu Yin softly said to Yun Qingshang, "Qingshang, it's just a checkup for Gao Xuan; it won't affect him at all. If he really has a problem, we can treat it accordingly..."
"No need."
Yun Qingshang knew what Gao Xuan's problem was; it didn't need treatment. Even if Gao Xuan really had an issue, the hospital couldn't solve it.
Doing a comprehensive checkup would involve examining various data about Gao Xuan's body, which Yun Qingshang couldn't accept. Neither could Gao Xuan.
Yun Qingshang was so resolute, clearly leaving no room for discussion.
Xu Yin felt a bit helpless, but there was no other way. She could only say, "Then let's wait for a few more days."
Leaving the hospital room, Wei Zhenzhen complained to Xu Yin, "Is Yun Qingshang brain-damaged or something? We're all doing this for Gao Xuan's good. If she keeps messing around like this, Gao Xuan will be killed by her."
She snorted and added, "I'm the one paying for the room, you know!"
Xu Yin said crossly, "If you want to help others, the first thing is to respect them. You can't be presumptuous."
"I'm not!"
Wei Zhenzhen looked aggrieved, "I just wanted to take the chance to extract some of Gao Xuan's stem cells during the checkup and clone him a pair of eyes."
"Gao Xuan already clearly refused. Why are you still thinking this way?"
Xu Yin couldn't comprehend, "You know this isn't right, don't you?"
"What's wrong with it? I'm spending my money and effort all for Gao Xuan's defects. I'm doing it entirely for his sake."
Wei Zhenzhen looked puzzled. She was spending money and energy, painstakingly thinking, all for Gao Xuan's benefit.
If Yun Qingshang couldn't understand, fine, but why did Sister Yin say that about her?
Wei Zhenzhen pouted and said, "I just wanted to surprise Gao Xuan. How great would it be for him to wake up and find that his eyes are healed!"
"Zhenzhen, you are too presumptuous!"
Xu Yin's face also turned grave, "Respect, do you understand respect? Gao Xuan isn't your pet; you can't dress him up as you wish. Gao Xuan is a self-reliant individual, he has his own will. No matter how well-intentioned you are, you cannot impose your will on others."
"Sister Yin, why are you so serious?"
Wei Zhenzhen was somewhat dismissive, "I have good intentions; I'm not harming him."
"You, really lack understanding."
Xu Yin questioned, "If someone said they love you and want to make you more beautiful by gouging out your eyes for your good, would you be willing?"
"That's different..." Wei Zhenzhen thought it was completely different, how could it be equated?
"The essence is the same."
Xu Yin solemnly said, "Wei Zhenzhen, whether you like Gao Xuan or love him, you can't act against his will. Otherwise, you will regret it."
She paused and added, "On the other hand, Yun Qingshang, although she has a wild nature, is simple in temperament. As long as you don't provoke her, there will be no problem."
Finally, Xu Yin said, "I'll explain to Aunt Yue that you shouldn't visit Gao Xuan recently. To avoid any incidents."
Wei Zhenzhen was shocked, "Is it necessary, Sister Yin? I can just follow your advice..."
Xu Yin sighed deeply, Wei Zhenzhen was just a spoiled child.
She didn't even consider who Gao Xuan was, yet she thought of manipulating him. It was truly reckless.
In the ancient underground ruins, Gao Xuan had protected her and Wei Zhenzhen.
It was during that time Xu Yin realized Gao Xuan's strength.
As someone involved, Xu Yin always felt that some things were too coincidental, some details terrifying upon closer thought.
However, the unconscious Gao Xuan made Xu Yin feel that she might be overthinking things.
Regardless, someone like Gao Xuan was not someone Wei Zhenzhen could control. If Wei Zhenzhen sought to manipulate Gao Xuan, it was truly courting disaster!
Xu Yin didn't want to discuss this with Wei Zhenzhen anymore, so she firmly herded Wei Zhenzhen into the car.
Sitting in the passenger seat with a pout, Wei Zhenzhen grumbled defiantly, "I just want to help Gao Xuan, no one can stop me!"
Xu Yin drove with a cold face, saying nothing. Wei Zhenzhen was too headstrong.
At the same time, lying on the hospital bed, Gao Xuan suddenly moved his eyelids.